Losing a stone in weight might sound difficult but time and time again celebrities have proved it can be done in a safe and controlled way. Gone are the fad diets that are unsustainable in the long-run, as experts have stated weight loss can be achieved by just focusing on what people are putting in their bodies.

And that’s exactly what EastEnders actress Lorraine Stanley did.

The TV star, who plays Karen Taylor in the BBC soap, lost 12lbs in just six weeks.

She did this by changing her eating habits.

Lorraine explained she cut out treats, such as crisps and chocolates.

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If people are looking to up their protein intake, the following food are high in protein:

Lean meats – beef, lamb, veal, pork, kangaroo

Poultry – chicken, turkey, duck, emu, goose, bush birds

Fish and seafood – fish, prawns, crab, lobster, mussels, oysters, scallops, clams

Eggs

Dairy products – milk, Greek yoghurt, cottage cheese

Source: Daily Express | Diet